North Devon bin collection: fortnightly collections across Barnstaple, Ilfracombe and the North Devon coast
Updated 3 September 2026 from North Devon District Council sources
North Devon bin collection is managed by North Devon District Council across the dramatic coastline and rural hinterland of north Devon. North devon council bin collection and north devon district council bin collection follow a fortnightly alternating schedule. North devon refuse collection and bin collection north devon cover Barnstaple, Ilfracombe, Braunton and South Molton. North devon rubbish collection serves approximately 42,000 households. North devon garden waste collection is a subscription service. The district includes parts of the Exmoor National Park and the North Devon AONB.
Your bins explained
- Grey bin: Non-recyclable household waste collected fortnightly.
- Blue recycling bag or box: Paper, card, cans, plastic and glass collected fortnightly.
- Food waste caddy: Weekly food waste collection across North Devon.
- Garden waste bin: North devon garden waste collection is a subscription service for fortnightly collections.
Quick reference
| Waste authority | North Devon District Council |
| Council category | District |
| Postcode coverage | EX31, EX32, EX33, EX34, EX36 |
| Put bins out by | 7am on collection day |
| Frequency | Fortnightly rotation |
North Devon collection areas
The regional capital of North Devon. North devon council bin collection serves the town centre and surrounding residential areas.
Victorian seaside resort on the north coast. Bin collection north devon covers the town's hilly streets.
Large village near the Taw estuary. Standard north devon district council bin collection schedules apply.
Market town inland. North devon refuse collection covers the town and surrounding farming communities.
Communities near Barnstaple. North devon rubbish collection serves modern and established housing.
Coastal surf villages. Seasonal tourism affects waste volumes in summer.
Find your exact bin day
Every street in North Devon has its own collection schedule. Use the North Devon District Council online tool to look up your address. Remember to check for bank holiday changes before each holiday weekend.
Look up your bin dayWhat to do if your bin was missed
Check first: Was it the right bin, out by 7am on collection day, with the lid closed and no extra bags beside it? The council only collects correctly presented bins.
- Check your day. Confirm your collection was scheduled via the council website. Bank holidays shift dates.
- Review presentation. Right bin type, lid closed, kerbside by 7am on collection day.
- Report online. Submit via the North Devon District Council missed bin page.
- Leave your bin out. A crew will return for valid reports.
Links to North Devon District Council. We are not the council.
Residents often ask
How do I find my North Devon bin day?
Check at northdevon.gov.uk. North devon bin collection dates vary by address across EX postcodes.
How do I report a missed North Devon bin?
Report at northdevon.gov.uk. North devon council bin collection missed reports should be submitted promptly.
Does tourism affect North Devon bin collection?
Coastal villages see increased waste in summer. North devon district council bin collection manages seasonal demand.
Does North Devon bin collection change on bank holidays?
Yes. North devon refuse collection dates shift after bank holidays. Check northdevon.gov.uk.
What recycling does North Devon collect?
North devon rubbish collection recycling covers paper, card, cans, plastic and glass.